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Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread

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A moist banana bread recipe featuring a thick, spiced cinnamon crumb topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • For the Crumb Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for the batter.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the sour cream or yogurt until smooth.
  5. Prepare the crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon crumb topping evenly over the batter.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use bananas with significant black spots for the best flavor and moisture.
  • For a slightly richer crumb, substitute half of the all-purpose flour in the topping with almond flour.
  • Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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